Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia (OGKN) proudly celebrates the incredible achievement of Sensei Marion Bause, who recently graded to her 6th Dan at the Bakkies Laubscher 60 years of training anniversary in Cape Town, South Africa on the 26-28th of September 2024.

Sensei Marion’s grading not only solidifies her expertise and years of dedication, but also makes her the highest-ranked female karateka in Namibia.

Group Photo of all participants at the Sensei Bakkies 60th Anniversary Gasshuku.

Her grading was overseen by some of the most senior members of the TOGKF (Traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Federation) including Sensei Bakkies Laubscher (9th Dan), Sensei Vincent February (8th Dan), and Sensei George Andrews (8th Dan).

The grading took place on the first day of an extensive three-day gasshuku (training seminar), which brought together more than 70 black belts from over 10 countries.

Sensei Marion - Sensei Bakkies - Sensei George

Sensei Marion started karate in 1982 under Sensei Hennie de Vries and has been a key figure in the Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate community ever since.

Today, she continues to pass on her decades of experience, teaching children’s classes at OGKN’s Shinto Dojo in Ludwigsdorf. Her dedication to karate and passion for the art has shaped generations of young karateka, fostering both skill and love for Okinawan Goju-Ryu in Namibia.

We congratulate Sensei Marion on this monumental achievement and look forward to seeing her continue to inspire and guide the next generation karateka.

Best Attendance Award Winners 2025 - Honbu Dojo

Children Beginners & Junior Class

First Place:
Elifas Matheus

Second Place:
Lucresia Naris
Joel Undji

Third Place:
Anotidaishe Chiripai

Children Advanced Class

First Place:
Ethan Collard

Second Place:
Margaret Flavianu

Third Place:
Megan Kumire
Baeti Muyandulwa
Triti Nair

Adult/Teen Beginners & Intermediate Class

First Place:
Thikameni Inkumbi

Second Place:
Liam Alcock

Third Place:
Steven Bishop
Nathan Tuneeko

Adult/Teen Senior Class

First Place:
Jason Collard

Second Place:
Carli du Plessis

Third Place:
Lumé Karsten

Best Attendance Award Winners 2025 - Shinto Dojo

Beginner Children’s Class

First Place:
Micah Ndyenge

Second Place:
Aiden Masters

Third Place:
Francois De Klerk

Intermediate Children’s Class

First Place:
Cene Viljoen

Second Place:
Connor Bandlow

Third Place:
Paul Thomas Andrew Cocklin

Advanced Children’s Class

First Place:
Laeya Carstens

Second Place:
Thomas Wood

Third Place:
Patrick Leuschner

Adult Class

First Place:
Eli Wood

Second Place:
Wendy Bonitz
Farai Penduka

Third Place:
Daria Burger

A heartfelt thank you goes to all instructors, families, and supporters who contributed to a successful grading.

Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia

Sensei Marion Bause – Highest Ranked Female Karateka in Namibia

15-Oct-2024